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How to fix uneven door gap?

JSLawrence
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How to fix uneven door gap?

Hi all, 

I had a new external door installed today, however the person did not notice until after cutting the door that the door frame was not square and now the bottom sits uneven. We get snakes and lots of other unwanted guests so definitely not an option to leave it. The photo does not properly show the gap as the person put a brush weather strip on the external side to try to cover the gap. The largest gap is 3cm, the other end is flush with the robust weather strip. Can you please advise if there are adjustable weather strips for this problem or is it best to build up the base door strip to meet the door? Thanks so muchAFF991DE-0C13-49B9-9380-C183D3102D62.jpeg

JSLawrence
Getting Established

Re: How to fix uneven door gap?

Hi all @Nailbag @Dave-1 @JacobZ @Jewelleryrescue ,

 

Just wanted to say thank you for all your advice. It was excellent and I was able to repair the door by using the offcuts which were laying around, gluing them back on and then re-cutting to the correct size. I sealed it with two coats of sealer and then used an aluminium sheet to provide strength and hide the glued edge before refitting the weather seal. I really appreciated all your handy tips and I was able to go in prepared and confident with a plan. I’ve provided some updated photos. Thanks Legends!B9410A41-E722-48DA-B9A4-A29806D13A30.jpegC4A5E0C5-FA18-4C8E-869A-10A7D9776110.jpegimage.jpg

JacobZ
Bunnings Team Member
Bunnings Team Member

Re: How to fix uneven door gap?

Hi @JSLawrence,

 

You've done a magnificent job here and produced a result that you should be very proud of.

 

I'm glad to hear the advice you received gave you the confidence to get stuck in with the repair.

 

Congratulations on a job well done.

 

Jacob

 

Re: How to fix uneven door gap?

Thats awesome news @JSLawrence and well done on the very neat workmanship. Thats worked out to be a great solution and it worked out in the end.

 

Nailbag

Re: How to fix uneven door gap?

:laugh: @JSLawrence 

Cheering! That looks brilliant and best of all you did it yourself! :laugh: 

Certinaly has a professional look to it now :smile:

 

Dave

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